Uganda Water and Garden Project

Tin Roof Global Takes Over This Project!

2011-05-05T09:32:00.001-07:00

The Social Responsibility in Education Committee (SREC) has an exciting announcement!This project began with a group of parent educators volunteering to create meaningful ways to support our kids and their peers in learning Social Responsibility and Social Action skills while at the same time supporting kids in the developing world by providing access to clean water. We have enjoyed working

Water Sustainability Workshop for Ugandan School Personnel

2011-05-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

Sustainability Workshop for Ugandan School PersonnelIganga District April 28 & 29 2011100 participants explored water and food sustainability method for ugandan schools as well as their vision for building partnerships with Canadian Schools. This educational initiative was implemented by CASP (Canada Africa School Partnership organization) in collaboration with local partners. CASP is an

Thanks from Esther

2011-02-27T23:10:00.000-08:00

We would like to thank all those who attended the Feb 19th event or who may be considering making a donation through Tin Roof Global's website toward Educating Esther! Esther started her 4 year high school program on Jan 31st 2011. At the event we watched video interviews taken before and after she started school. She looked so incredibly happy at school that we wanted to share this photo with

Educating Esther Event: Feb 19 2011

2011-01-30T07:26:00.000-08:00

Educating EstherJoin us Saturday February 19 2011 from 2:00 - 4:30 at 1672 Kingston Rd Here is Esther with her grandmum and Moses the UWGP project country coordinator.We are making a difference in the life of a Ugandan girl and her community! Esther played a role in educating Toronto youth about life in Uganda as part of the Uganda Water and Garden Project, an initiative that involves Toronto

Give the Gift of Education (Gift Cards)

2010-12-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

Educating Esther Some of you by now have heard about Esther. She helped Toronto students learn about life in Uganda by volunteering to participate in an educational video used in Canadian classrooms. Both her parents have since died and she has had to leave school to help care for her brothers. She was the top student at Kinu School and dreams of being a nurse.

Water Facts

2010-11-21T13:52:00.002-08:00

Here are some WATER FACTS to consider ... Compiled by Duke's Eco Club 1. The planet is running out of fresh water. 2. Increasingly, communities around the world, including Canadian First Nations Communities, live without adequate access to fresh water. 3. Over 75% of the planet is water but not even 1% of that water is

WATER WALK at Duke of Connaught School in Toronto

2010-11-20T06:51:00.000-08:00

Students of Duke of Connaught School in Toronto wish to reach out in solidarity to their peers in Uganda who have to walk for water daily.On Tuesday Nov 23 2010 students will WALK FOR WATER and take a moment to reflect upon the challenges that their pen pals face each day in collecting water.Each class has been collecting coins in buckets as well. The coins are being weighed to bring attention

Local government makes contibution

2010-11-20T06:24:00.000-08:00

On Nov 12 2010 a ceremony took place at the District Headquarters of Kamuli to hand over materials such as eves troughs that will be attached to a second building at Kinu School. These materials will help to collect the rainwater for storage in a 10,000 L tank. This water will then be used for irrigating several garden plots and nursery. The pledge for material support was made by Mr. Steven

Let's Play Soccer!

2010-11-11T02:58:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the Toronto students who came up with the idea of collecting and sending soccer balls, students from all 12 CASP schools are now enjoying playing soccer.All kids love to play!These are students of St. Patrick Guwula School.

St Patrick Guwula School Photos (Nov 2010)

2010-11-10T01:48:00.001-08:00

CASP Coordinator Moses (left in photo above) and Helen of CASP's Board of Directors, recently went to visit the community of St. Patrick Guwula School. They met with teachers, students, parents and community leaders to discuss what the priority concerns are and the ways these concerns might be best addressed. Access to food and clean water are the most pressing issues.Home in the area around St

Message to Glen Ames from CASP ~ THANK YOU!

2010-11-03T08:18:00.000-07:00

Last year Glen Ames raised enough money to build a rainwater harvesting tank at Kinu School in Uganda. This tank is dedicated to the collection of water for irrigating multiple demonstration gardens and a nursery. The nursery will provide plants and tree samplings to support food gardens at the 12 Ugandan schools that are part of the Canada Africa School Partnership (CASP) network. The members

The Meaning of Compassion: Dalai Lama

2010-10-31T05:17:00.001-07:00

Recently the 14th Dalai Lama came to visit us in Toronto. My daughter and I were touched by his words and it made us think about the Uganda Water & Garden Project. He spoke about his belief that young people would play a critical role in bringing about world peace. He identified two types of actions that are needed in this world:1. Compassionate Action 2. Human-to-Human ConnectionI

Nakulabye Parent's School

2010-10-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

Here are some new photos from Moses' latest visit to Nakulabye School. (Moses Lyagoba is the environmental educator who co-designed the project with us. He oversees the activities of the Uganda Water and Garden Project in Uganda.)The school name is pronouced "new-cal-la-bee-aye" with an emphasis on "la".The classrooms are very crowded and basic educational supplies are lacking. Grades 1,2,3

Film WATER ON THE TABLE Oct 14 7pm

2010-10-05T00:51:00.000-07:00

Planet in Focus Film Festival – “Water on the Table” premiere & post-screening discussion with Maude Barlow and Liz MarshallWhen: October 14, 2010 at 7pmWhere: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's ParkOn the heels of last month’s victorious vote by the United Nations General Assembly to recognize the human right to water and sanitation, Planet in Focus is pleased to announce the

Liberty Village After-School Program Joins Us!

2010-09-15T16:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Liberty Village Kids!This unique afterschool program has a social justice and environmental education focus. They draw students from Givins-Shaw Public School as well as Niagara Public School. Every Thursday the students will be working on a local or international project. They have selected the Uganda Water & Garden Project as their international project!We very much look

Harvest Time!

2010-09-15T16:34:00.001-07:00

Recently Moses went to Kinu Primary to assess the harvest. He was pleased to hear from the staff that the garden this year has helped to feed students at the school who would otherwise go without food. The corn harvest was particularly successful.

CASP welcomes Curr Intermediate School

2010-09-15T16:28:00.000-07:00

Moses Lyagoba on behalf of CASP would like to extend a warm welcome to Curr Intermediate School in California USA that has joined the network of schools. CASP is grateful to each and every student, teacher, staff and parent volunteer involved in the Uganda Water & Garden Project. The work that you do will raise awareness of world water & food issues generally and also make a tremendous

School Supplies Received!

2010-09-15T16:03:00.000-07:00

Students at Kinu Primary School received the donations of school supplies, tooth paste & tooth brushes! Thanks again to the Kimberley and Adam Beck students who donated the items. You brought smiles to faces of the Ugandan students.

Welcome Duke of Connaught Public School!

2010-09-15T15:54:00.001-07:00

We would like to extend a huge WELCOME to DUKE OF CONNAUGHT PUBLIC SCHOOL (K-8) students, staff and parents! Principal Lenna Kozovski has invited the entire school to get involved in the Uganda Water & Garden Project as part of their school's Social Justice Plan. We gave a presentation to the 45 staff and look forward to our presentation scheduled to the parent council in October. Wow, we

Environmental Conservation Course, Kenya

2010-08-07T19:22:00.000-07:00

We are very happy to announce that this year 4 of the 10 spaces available to Ugandans to attend an Environmental Conservation Course have been awarded to volunteer members of the CASP team!The course is hosted by the Elsamere Field Study Centre established in the memory of Joy and George Adamson (of Born Free fame). The centre provides educational programming for teachers, students and community

CASP, Uganda Board of Directors

2010-08-07T18:59:00.000-07:00

Here are some details about who actually implements the work of Canada Africa School Partnership (CASP) on the ground in Uganda. There are currently 12 schools that are part of the CASP network. The work is done in partnership with the Social Responsibility in Education Committee in Canada. Together we developed the vision for the work so that it would benefit both Canadian and Ugandan

Outdoor Concert Fundraiser: Oct 2nd 2010

2010-07-05T18:51:00.000-07:00

Please plan to join us for an ... Outdoor Concert & FundraiserSaturday Oct 2nd 2010 @ Kimberley/Beaches Alternative School 50 Swanwick Ave, M4E 1Z5 Music: Tin Star Orphans Band & FriendsFun & Creative ActivitiesWater Relay (get 5 friends to sponsor you $5 each)Come learn more about the Uganda Water & Garden Project and help us raise money

Please mail us a Donation

2010-06-30T13:55:00.001-07:00

At this point we are a no-cost volunteer project. We do not have an on-line method for making a donation but you can always mail us a cheque written to the (Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Uganda ProjectKimberley School50 Swanwick Ave.,Toronto, ONM4E 1Z5A donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated!

Thank You Steve Sainsbury!

2010-06-30T08:24:00.000-07:00

Steve Sainsbury had a trip planned to visit Masooli school and travel in Uganda. He had worked with Karin, a teacher at Birch Cliff Heights, in the past and agreed to transport pen pal items for us.In addition to bringing school and dental supplies, soccer balls and pen pal letters, to Uganda he returned with a huge bag of pen pal letters and art for our growing number of schools in

CASP in the news again!

2010-06-30T08:15:00.000-07:00

Water harvesting improves school time for Kamuli pupilsDaily Monitor Newspaper, UgandaPosted Wednesday, June 30 2010 at 00:00Many children in rural schools walk long distances in search of water, an activity that is affecting their concetration in school...Canada-Africa Schools Partnership (CASP), a volunteer organisation, is moving to address the problem... Mr Moses Isabirye Lyagoba, the